The Surprising Chord That Helped Make “Penny Lane” a Masterpiece
“Penny Lane” is full of inventive twists, starting with this chord. See how Sir Paul wove it together so seamlessly. It’s a master class in composition.
Elvis Presley: The Non-Musician’s Musician
Elvis Presley has long been considered an influence on just about every rock star. But what kind of musician was he — really?
Muzak: Noiseless Noise or Mind Games?
“Elevator music” has been the soundtrack of our lives — whether we want it to be or not. It’s got a pretty cool back story.
Top 10 Mistakes That Found Their Way Into Beatles Songs
Cracked vocals, messed-up harmonies, bad guitar riffs… None of them marred the perfection of Beatles tracks like “Please Please Me,” “If I Fell,” and “I’ll Get You.”
